The Running Thread - 2018

[BuckeyeBama]

According to Facebook the avatar (picture with my name beneath it) is now 3 years old. I am going to have to locate an upgrade in the next few days.

Maybe something like this:

 

[Keels]

When is the visit to LSU? I could give you a running tour of campus and the lakes, places to eat, and where one should avoid living. Plus you get to see Mike the Tiger! I would also like to add another SEC school to the list... Florida Gators, its only ~1:45 to WDW. Trips to check on in the kiddo and see the mouse = win win!

Ugh, but Gainesville sucks sooooooooooooooo hard tho.

 

[kleph]

I've chalked up 3 things for the 2018/2019 sports years as givens. LSU will lose to bama... again, Bama will probably claim its 6ooth championship, and Golden State will win it all as well. Not exactly bold or risky predictions.

now let's not say hurtful things we can't take back.

 

[LSUlakes]

Maybe something like this:

Ouch!

now let's not say hurtful things we can't take back.

The sooner I accept the most likely outcome the better off I am. IF I am wrong, then I will enjoy that victory way more than if I was thinking we had a shot. No harm IMO.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Vacation is over and I am again like 50 pages behind, wow! Lots of good conversation going on, sorry to have missed it. Vacation was great with big highs and a big low. The highs - 3 days at Disneyland and a trip to Yosemite. The low - I reinjured my ankle. Yep, my whole “Baloo be patient” was going pretty well and then on a hike in Yosemite I slipped and twisted my injured ankle really bad. It hurt so much and was swollen as much is at has been since the original injury. The reinjury incident was almost two weeks ago and it still swells every day, running is not an option and lengthy walks hurts. So frustrating! Back to the doctor on Thursday. Of my races for this year I have run none. I would have been leaving Thursday for my first 100, that has been off the calendar since March. Sadly, I wil now have to pull my September race as well as I simply won’t be ready in time. I am still holding on to the hope of running the Grand Rapids Marathon in late October and a 50K near Chicago in December. If I can scrape the money together I am hoping to run Dopey as my big event for the year. Of course all this is dependant on my stupid ankle and (I hope) a miracle working doctor.

But beyond the fall the rest of my vacation was fantastic. It was wonderful to be back in Walt’s park and get to share it with my daughters who were too young to remember it back in 2010. I do hope that everyone is doing well!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

After a measly 6.86 miles in May, I'm happy to report that my vow to make June look a lot better happened.

June miles 56.83 My goal to reach 60 miles for 60 years of San Francisco Giants baseball provided motivation to turn non running days into walking days, which increased my miles. But it also provided a kick in the butt to exercise daily instead of most days. With that 60 miles for 60 years medal arriving today, I looked at the rules. The only specific was 60 miles in 2018. No matter which you you slice it, I met that goal, so on to the next one.

Time to research a possible next goal, it is. . .

 

[Olallamom]

ATTQOTD:
It is tough having the 4th midweek. As a nurse I have often worked this holiday. Last year was Disney. This year it will be a day of relaxation by the pool. I am looking forward to the day off.

 

[McNs]

Vacation is over and I am again like 50 pages behind, wow! Lots of good conversation going on, sorry to have missed it. Vacation was great with big highs and a big low. The highs - 3 days at Disneyland and a trip to Yosemite. The low - I reinjured my ankle. Yep, my whole “Baloo be patient” was going pretty well and then on a hike in Yosemite I slipped and twisted my injured ankle really bad. It hurt so much and was swollen as much is at has been since the original injury. The reinjury incident was almost two weeks ago and it still swells every day, running is not an option and lengthy walks hurts. So frustrating! Back to the doctor on Thursday. Of my races for this year I have run none. I would have been leaving Thursday for my first 100, that has been off the calendar since March. Sadly, I wil now have to pull my September race as well as I simply won’t be ready in time. I am still holding on to the hope of running the Grand Rapids Marathon in late October and a 50K near Chicago in December. If I can scrape the money together I am hoping to run Dopey as my big event for the year. Of course all this is dependant on my stupid ankle and (I hope) a miracle working doctor.

But beyond the fall the rest of my vacation was fantastic. It was wonderful to be back in Walt’s park and get to share it with my daughters who were too young to remember it back in 2010. I do hope that everyone is doing well!

We visited Yosemite on our 2015 California trip - absolutely amazing place. The kids didn’t want to go as there was no tv or internet, but both loved it once there! We didn’t do much hiking but did go to the top of sentinel dome and then to glacier point. Both incredible places.

ATTQOTD:
4th July is just a regular day here EXCEPT I work for the NZ division of a US company so we had a bit of a celebration starting around 3pm with hotdogs, pizza, Ballast Point beer and Charles Smith wine!

Hydration - tried running with a handheld bottle and one in a holder and didn't like either. I got a Camelbak a couple of years ago and it is brilliant - just the 1.5L (50oz?) version so is pretty stripped. It's super comfy running and makes a huge difference on anything an hour or longer during summer.

 

[McNs]

Smashrun is probably my favorite site for run-tracking.

What’s your ranking score? I’m 36 against everyone - gold on distance and most dedication, silver on pace. I find the ranks another good motivation tool to just get out there!

 

[apdebord]

4th Plans: No traditions. We will be running Peachtree, checking out of the hotel, then back to my in laws who have no plans. DH and I will probably have to put something together.

 

[Barca33Runner]

ATTQOTD:

No real plans or traditions here. Since the 4th is on Wednesday I only have the single day off so not much room for plans. I’m also someone who only enjoys fireworks at Disney; so, while it’s a very meaningful holiday, the primary tradition is a nuisance (since people will be setting off glorified noisemakers until all hours of the night around my house).

I do expect the we are all respectable, upstanding adults and that no one will be putting ketchup on a hot dog today.

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: What are your plans for the 4th? Any traditions, spending time in the parks, ect?

ATTQOTD: Only tradition for us is something has to be BBQ'd. The work on that starts tonight! I have a brisket to prepare, burgers to make, and a early morning run on the to do list. I'll probably start the brisket before I head out for my run. DD has requested fireworks... so we have that to do as well. Hope everyone gets to enjoy a midweek break from work.

No traditions. The kids go to their mother for the day so as soon as they leave I am off for a run. We have FL temps today. It's already 80's and humid before 8 am this morning. I am trying to get out before we hit 90's.

If you love Disney history and Walt Disney himself and do not love Disneyland, you're doing it wrong. I recommend the Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour. Even though you may already know a lot of the facts they share, you may also learn something new, even if it's a fun little thing. There's a charm and intimacy in Disneyland that Walt Disney World does not have. I will forego other thoughts in the interests of time and leaving you to discover Disneyland for yourself. I will say this. The Magic Kingdom calls itself the Magic Kingdom. Disneyland has a very important variation on that name. Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom (emphasis added). If you have the time, I strongly recommend heading up to San Francisco (6-7 hours north) and spending a day (and I mean give yourself 6-8 hours) at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio by the Golden Gate Bridge.

ATTQOTD Celebrations: If the trip is for a specific celebration no matter how early or late it may be, the buttons are fine if you want to do them. As others have mentioned, you may get a little bit of pixie dust. Once at the Italy Restaurant in Epcot before it was Tutto Italia, the accordion player serenaded my parents with Bella Notte from Lady and the Tramp when we told the staff it was my parents anniversary.

And on a recent visit to Disneyland, my brother in law was celebrating his college graduation many years after leaving college to provide for his family and do all of this while working full time. I noticed how much his wearing that button meant to a security guard working on his own college degree. I believe it told this good man that he too would make it. So celebrate. And enjoy it.


In what I hope will become a tradition, I spent a good chunk of the morning last 4th of July watching Sam Eagle Muppets videos where he attempted to celebrate America in his uniquely serious way before general Muppet mayhem ensued. Yes, this includes both Muppets Great Moments in American History from Walt Disney World.

I am fully expecting to love it. I won't have time this trip to hit the family museum but it is on the bucket list, trust me.

 

[Waiting2goback]

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

ATTQOTD:
I ran the Shoe House 5 Mile race this morning.
T+D= 142 My gear is soaked. I poured the first bottle of post-race water over my head and neck.
@LSUlakes :
PaDisneyCouple Mr. 7/4/18 Shoe House 5 Miler 47:24

My Dad is doing the family tradition of the Penn Yan Fly-In/Drive-In breakfast. A 4th of July tradition for decades. Later tonight, those around Keuka Lake will put out 30 minute highway flares to ring the lake's shoreline.

 

[LSUlakes]

I do expect the we are all respectable, upstanding adults and that no one will be putting ketchup on a hot dog today.

Should I ban myself then? If loving ketchup on my hot dog is wrong, I don't want to be right!

 

[Barca33Runner]

Should I ban myself then? If loving ketchup on my hot dog is wrong, I don't want to be right!

It’s good that you don’t want to be right, because you are most definitely wrong.

This is, of course, all in good fun. Ive got no issue with ketchup, it is fine; but there are a lot of things on which to use ketchup. So it’s kind of fun to follow this one, somewhat arbitrary but certainly real, weird food rule and give people a hard time about it.

 

[Princess_Nikki]

No massive plans here, either, and I’m minutes from the magic. The Fireworks at the Polynesian are amazing though!!! Likely just hang around somewhere local, drink some beer, and watch fireworks. All kinds of things going on around here!

Did anyone do a 5K run? I should have woke up early enough to try to do the Fort Wilderness 5K yesterday.

 

[opusone]

If you will be at Argonne, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve surrounds it. Have not been out there but the county claims it has 11 miles of trail for runners, walkers, and bicycles. The map shows it as a main 9.5 mile loop with some off shoots.

Thank you! I will see if I have time for that long of a run, but if not it would be a lovely out and back. I vaguely remember horses around the edge of Argonne and wondering where in the world are they going? so that mystery has been solved. Now where they come from is still open...

Yes, Waterfall Glen is a great trail (wide, crushed limestone, lots of shade). I usually run it a few times a year. If you don't want the entire 9.5 miles, out and backs are good as well. There usually aren't many horses on the trail... mainly just running and biking.

 

[kleph]

Did the Liberty 10K this morning on the shores of Lake Lewisville. Ye olde Race Report can be found here. Short version: I finished with a 53:21 time (please update my listing @LSUlakes). Was hoping for better and actually looked good at the halfway point but the heat and sun proved too much. I faded pretty badly on the second half.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

No traditions. The kids go to their mother for the day so as soon as they leave I am off for a run. We have FL temps today. It's already 80's and humid before 8 am this morning. I am trying to get out before we hit 90's.



I am fully expecting to love it. I won't have time this trip to hit the family museum but it is on the bucket list, trust me.

I'm confident you will love it. I see so many "Disney World snobs" that act like Disneyland is some kind of cheap amusement park because it's so much smaller, so sometimes I get very defensive and blunt in pointing out where they're wrong. My initial response may have been a bit blunt. If you go in ready to experience Disneyland for what it is instead of comparing it to Disney World, you will love it. The same holds true for Disneyland veterans heading out to Disney World for the first time. Honestly, in some ways I argue that Disneyland's "bubble" is more impressive than Disney World's because Disneyland sits right in the middle of a city instead of being a city in and of itself. Note that none of this actually insults the Disney World bubble. It's just that dealing with L.A. rush hour traffic and suddenly walking through the gates of Disneyland and literally feeling all that stress melt away in an instant is an incredible feat that Disney World can't really accomplish because it is so vast.

I know some people that actually stopped visiting Disney World because they love Disneyland so much. As for me, I enjoy them both but for very different reasons. To defend one by insulting the other misses the point and ignores what the other has to offer. You've probably heard from a lot of people that they are very different experiences. This is true. However, that's part of the fun. The intimacy of Disneyland park itself is different to the grandeur of the Magic Kingdom. It's very possible to enjoy both the gigantic castle towering over all lands in the Magic Kingdom and love the charming intimacy of the much smaller castle that is home.